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NE33

SOUTH SHIELDS

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

NE33 covers SOUTH SHIELDS in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £145,077
1yr change ▼ 1.7%
Crime 90% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£145,077

▼ 1.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

49% below national avg

Crime Rate

154.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

339 Mbps

Property Prices in NE33

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE33 is £145,077, which is 45% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE33 cost 49.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE33 have fallen 1.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £276,687 22
Semi-detached £224,902 150
Terraced £156,289 549
Flat £90,564 484
All types £145,077 1469

5-Year Price History

£140K £143K £146K £149K £152K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NE33

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 154.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE33 has a crime rate significantly 90% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
49.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
26.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
37.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NE33

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE33 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hadrian Primary School Primary Good mi
Laygate Community School Primary Not inspected mi
Stanhope Primary School Primary Good mi
Mortimer Community College Secondary Not inspected mi
Westoe Crown Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

151,393

Population

62

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
30.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE33 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE33 is collected by South Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,091/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NE33 — SOUTH SHIELDS

Area Summary

NE33 (SOUTH SHIELDS) offers affordable property prices (£145,077, 49% below national average), higher-than-average crime (90% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (339 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE33?
The average house price in NE33 (SOUTH SHIELDS) is £145,077, based on 1469 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.7% over the past year.
Is NE33 a safe area to live?
Crime in NE33 is above the national average (154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (49.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (26.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in NE33?
There are 8 schools in or near NE33. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in NE33?
Council tax in NE33 is collected by South Tyneside. The Band D rate is £2,091 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in NE33?
The average broadband download speed in NE33 is 339 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in NE33 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE33 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 30% are social housing. The total population is approximately 151,393.